Toronto Blue Jays catcher Reese McGuire, a 2013 Kentwood High School graduate, was arrested for “the exposure of sexual organs” in Dunedin, Florida, by the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, according to Torontosun.com and numerous other media outlets.<\/p>\n
The incident reportedly happened Feb. 7 in a parking lot outside a strip mall. McGuire, 24, allegedly exposed himself while sitting in a SUV. He is scheduled to appear in court March 17. The Blue Jays spring training camp is in Dunedin.<\/p>\n
“He has been in communication with the Blue Jays and we are working to gather more information,” the Blue Jays said in a statement. “Out of respect for the legal process, neither he nor the club will comment any further at this time.”<\/p>\n
McGuire made his Major League Baseball debut with Toronto in 2018. He is expected to be the backup catcher this season.<\/p>\n
McGuire was drafted in the first round of the 2013 draft by the Pittsburgh Pirates. He was the 14th overall picked and signed a contract that included a $2.3 million bonus. McGuire had received a college scholarship to play baseball at the University of San Diego, but decided to turn pro.<\/p>\n
Pittsburgh traded McGuire to the Blue Jays in 2016.<\/p>\n
McGuire batted .436 his senior season at Kentwood with four home runs and 20 RBIs. He was named the 2013 Gatorade Washington Player of the Year.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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